Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Get ready for a dungeon-crawling adventure! Nintendo has announced the addition of Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, launching August 9th. This classic Game Boy Advance title joins the growing library of retro games available to Expansion Pack subscribers. The game, originally released in 2006, offers a unique roguelike experience where players transform into Pokémon and embark on quests to solve a mysterious transformation.

Fan Reactions and Mainline Pokémon Hopes

While the addition of Red Rescue Team is exciting news, some fans express continued disappointment at the lack of mainline Pokémon titles in the Expansion Pack's catalog. Previous additions, like Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Puzzle League, have fueled speculation and requests for core series games such as Pokémon Red and Blue. Potential challenges cited by fans include N64 Transfer Pak compatibility issues, Nintendo Switch Online infrastructure limitations, and complexities integrating the Pokémon Home app due to third-party involvement and potential trading exploit concerns.

Nintendo Switch Online Mega Multiplayer Festival: Double the Fun!

Celebrating this new addition and more, Nintendo is hosting a Mega Multiplayer Festival! Resubscribe to a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership via the eShop or My Nintendo Store between now and September 8th and receive two bonus months completely free! Further perks include bonus Gold Points on game purchases from August 5th to 18th. From August 19th to 25th, enjoy free trials of four multiplayer Switch titles (to be announced soon), followed by a Mega Multiplayer game sale from August 26th to September 8th, 2024.

Looking Ahead to the Switch 2

With the impending release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the future integration of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack remains uncertain. For more details on the upcoming console, check out [link to Switch 2 article].